Ingredients

2-3 T. olive oil

1/2 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 stalks celery, diced

1 lg. green pepper, diced

1 lg. red pepper, diced

2 ears corn, kernels removed, or 1 can corn

1 can diced tomatoes with jalapenos

2 c. cooked white or brown rice

1 can lump crab

1 T. black pepper

1-2 t. cayenne

1-2 t. thyme

1 t. cumin

20-25 lg. frozen cooked tail off shrimp, thawed

habanero or tabasco sauce to taste

Preparation

  1. Drizzle oil into very large saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Add onion, garlic; cook until light brown.

  3. Add celery, peppers and corn; let sweat 5-10 minutes.

  4. Add tomatoes along with 1 can water. Increase heat to med-high and bring to a steady simmer.

  5. Add crab and spices. Continue to simmer so flavors meld.

  6. Add rice. Return to simmer until most of liquid is absorbed.

  7. Add shrimp. Continue to simmer until shrimp are heated through~~2 minutes.

  8. Serve over rice. Add habanero or tabasco, if desired.